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Cost Effectiveness of Apixaban For Stroke Prevention In Non Valvular Atrial Fibrillation In The Ecuatorian Public Healthcare Sector
To assess the cost-effectiveness of apixaban for the prevention of stroke in patients with non valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) from the payer’s perspective of the Ministry of Public Healthcare in Ecuador (MPHE).
Source: Value in Health - May 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: A. Rosado-Buzzo, M. Albuja, L. Garcia-Molliendo, G. Luna-Casas Source Type: research

Neuroimaging signatures of cerebral small vessel disease and risk of falls in stroke-free older adults living in rural Ecuador. The Atahualpa Project - Del Brutto OH, Peinado CD, Mera RM, Del Brutto VJ, Sedler MJ.
This study aimed to assess the association between neuroimaging signatures of cerebral small vessel disease (cSVD) and the risk of falls in stroke-free older adults living in rural Ecuador. METHODS: Risk of falls was evaluated by the Downt...
Source: SafetyLit - May 30, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news

Socioeconomic and lifestyle factors associated with chronic conditions among older adults in Ecuador.
CONCLUSIONS: Older age in Ecuador is marked by low educational levels and poverty. Female gender and living in coastal areas were associated with higher risks of self-reported chronic conditions. PMID: 26758001 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Pan American Journal of Public Health - January 16, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Rev Panam Salud Publica Source Type: research

Prevalence, Severity, and Risk of Future Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults Living in a Rural Community: The Atahualpa Project
AbstractAccidental falls are a leading cause of disability and death in older adults living in urban centers. However, little is known about the consequences of falls in rural communities. We aimed to assess characteristics and risk of falls in community-dwellers aged ≥ 60 years living in rural Ecuador. Of 463 older adults enrolled in the Atahualpa Project, 327 (71%) were included. Multivariate logistic regression models were fitted to assess factors associated with history of falls and risk of future falls. Sensitivity analysis was conducted to determine wh ich component of the Downton fall risk index (DFRI) better p...
Source: Journal of Community Health - April 14, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research